Coding & Programming

Why does the author quote Steve Jobs in this passage?

• to transition from defining programming to describing the life of an expert in the field of programming

• to transition from describing one opinion to describing the opposing opinion

• to support her opinion that programming can improve how people think

• to support her opinion that many people have disorganized thoughts

How does the author show that coding can be a profitable career?

• by describing how Mark Zuckerberg used his coding knowledge to create Facebook

• by giving examples of the net worth of computer programmers in 2012 and 2014

• by comparing a famous computer programmer’s net worth to a famous hip-hop artist’s

• by describing how a computer programmer created and sold a company

Based on the passage, which of the following might coders who work at Pixar have developed?

• a program that lets people look up facts online

• a program that makes animated scenes look more realistic

• a program that automatically decreases the volume of commercials

• a program that puts moustaches and masks on real people’s faces in photographs

What does “restricted” mean in this passage?

• forbidden

• limited

• not for everyone

• kept secret

Based on the passage, what is the meaning of the word “perk”?

• a routine task, especially a household one

• a sweet food eaten at the end of a meal

• a person or group of people with an ability to do something especially well

• something extra (other than pay) that someone receives for doing a job

According to the passage, what might coding help us do in the future that we cannot do yet?

• travel to Mars

• analyze data quickly

• make video games

• automate processes

According to the passage, what do some people think may discourage young girls from considering working as coders?

• Television and movies don’t show women very often in computer science careers.

• Most colleges don’t give women the opportunity to major in computer science.

• Computer programming jobs have decreased since the 1980s.

• Women can earn higher salaries pursuing jobs in industries other than computer programming.

What is the name for the set of steps a computer is given to follow?

• a format

• an algorithm

• an animation

• a language

Why are coders able to work in places other than offices?

• Coding needs to be done in a dark room.

• The WiFi in offices often makes code break.

• Coding can only be done on laptop computers.

• You don't need many offices supplies in order to code.

All of the following are "Top 10 Reasons to Code" except:

• Coders don't have a strict dress code for work.

• Coding will one day replace regular writing.

• Coders make a lot of money.

• Coders are helping with life-changing medical research.